Patent Reform, Strong Copyright Exceptions Needed in Digital Age, House Judiciary Subcommittee Members Told

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Many members of Congress and technologists agree the patent system needs reform, lawmakersnsaid during a Thursday hearing by the House Judiciary Subcommittee on Intellectual Property. In additionnto concerns about patent assertion entities, subcommittee members heard from technologists about thenneed for a strong system of copyright exceptions and limitations. "The copyright and technology sectorsnare two very important components of our economy that have a unique symbiotic relationship," JudiciarynChairman Bob Goodlatte, R-Va., said. "They are both also responsible for significant amounts of Americanninnovation that is the envy of the world."